Swedishrigpig,
You may want to check out the Hydraulic Supermarket. It has a wealth of info on hydraulic systems and will help you with your question. There are several acticles written there that will give you the information about what to check for in your hydraulic fluid...
In looking at the sketch you have posted, it appears you have a 48" belt. The carrying idler is missing something, namely the 2 outer idlers which should be about 6" long each and angled 20 degrees. This would be at the same angle as you are trying insert the sheet metal. If there are no...